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Attorney Zulu Ali Discusses on Justice Watch Radio the Cost of Being a Black Lawyer Fighting for Justice
RIVERSIDE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Justice Watch Radio, a nationally syndicated radio broadcast airing on WCGO in Chicago, KSHP in Las Vegas, NBC affiliate KCAA in California, and via satellite on the GAB Radio Network; announces the release of an exclusive interview with its founder Attorney Zulu Ali, discussing the cost and consequences of being a black lawyer fighting for justice, and why black men are targeted by the justice system.
VLP Law Group Announces Addition of Mike Morrissey as a Partner in its Technology Transactions Practice Group
PALO ALTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- VLP Law Group LLP is pleased to announce that Mike Morrissey has joined the firm as a partner in its Technology Transactions Practice Group. Mr. Morrissey comes to VLP from MobileIron (NASDAQ: MOBL), #1 on Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 in 2014 (for revenue growth from 2009-2013) and a VLP client.
Louisiana Appleseed to Host Household Debt Community Forum in Shreveport
NEW ORLEANS, La., Aug. 15, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Louisiana Appleseed recently released its report, "A Vicious Cycle: How Predatory Lending and Court Fines & Fees Continue to Trap Communities of Color in Debt," which discusses its findings on financial stability in low-income and communities of color. As a part of a statewide tour to inform communities of these issues, Louisiana Appleseed is now taking these findings to Shreveport.
Absolute Trust Counsel Launches Contra Costa County Elder Advocacy and Law Boot Camp
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- As the number of aging American 65 and older continues to rise, so does the need to support our elder community care systems to protect quality of life for as long as possible. Taking leadership in addressing these issues is estate planning firm Absolute Trust Counsel and the launch of its Elder Advocacy & Law Boot Camp this fall.
Attorney Daniel Murphy Joins Florida Justice Association’s Board Of Directors Young Lawyers Section
BRADENTON, Fla., July 24, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Daniel Murphy of the injury law firm Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh has become a member of the Florida Justice Association's Young Lawyers Section Board of Directors.
VLP Law Group Announces Addition of Rob Buccieri – Launch of a Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Group
PALO ALTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- VLP Law Group LLP is pleased to announce that Rob Buccieri has joined as a partner in the firm's newly formed Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Group. Mr. Buccieri brings over twenty years of experience and is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Klemchuk LLP Participates in Carry the Load 2019
DALLAS, Texas, May 23, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Klemchuk LLP, a leading litigation, intellectual property (IP), and business law firm, announces that Klemchuk LLP and Team Klemchuk will proudly participate in Carry the Load 2019 Dallas Memorial March over Memorial Day Weekend.
Trial in Sexual Assault Case Against Schwan’s Co. Moved to Sept. 2019
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- More than three years ago a woman was sexually assaulted in a Schwan's truck in Northern California, yet nothing indicates the Sonoma County case (#SVC262079), will be resolved soon, says Attorney Alison Gokal, of the Gokal Law Group.
Robert Golan, PC Wins Appeal to Get Workers Compensation Coverage for Independent Contractor
PLAINVIEW, N.Y., May 17, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lately, some businesses in the state of New York have been hiring workers as independent contractors, not as employees in order to avoid providing benefits for these workers, including workers compensation benefits. Robert Golan, PC, a worker's compensation lawyer, represented a massage therapist who worked for a local hospital doing therapeutic massages for patients.
Attorney Brian Sutter Recognized for Supporting New Clean Drinking Water Project In Haiti
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla., May 17, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Brian O. Sutter of All Injuries Law Firm has been recognized for his contributions to building new wells for clean drinking water in Haiti. Located in the town of Jacemel on the southern coast of Haiti, the project organized and carried out by Food For The Poor Inc., was part of the charitable organizations's wider effort.
PitBullTax Software Once Again Dominates Tax Resolution with its Release of Version 5.0
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla., May 1, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PitBullTax Software is excited to announce the release of its most robust and streamlined cloud based software platform to date. PitBullTax, the country's leading IRS Tax Resolution Software for CPAs, EAs and Tax Attorneys will be unveiling all the cutting edge major enhancements of Version 5.0 to licensees from all over the United States at its PitBullTax Institute User Conference today through May 3 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Jury Acquits Ex-Judge in DNR Trespass Case
AITKIN, Minn., April 29, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Following a three-day trial, an Aitkin County jury recently found retired district court judge Robert Graff not guilty of trespassing in the DNR Savanna State Forest in Aitkin County, the Peterson Law Office announced today.
Klemchuk LLP 15th Annual Ethics CLE
DALLAS, Texas, April 24, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Klemchuk LLP, a leading litigation, intellectual property (IP), and business law firm, announces that the Klemchuk LLP 15th Annual Ethics CLE will be held on Friday, May 3, 2019, in Dallas, Texas.
Sean M. Clayton Named Rising Star by Super Lawyers
CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 12, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sean M. Clayton of The Karney Law Firm has been selected to the 2019 North Carolina Rising Stars list, The Karney Law Firm announced today. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor.
Mg O’Hare Law Releases White Paper on New York State’s Industrial Equipment Rental Industry for Owners and Operators
NEW YORK, N.Y., March 8, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mg O'Hare Law, a New York Law Firm, releases white paper on New York State's Industrial Equipment Rental Market for Owners and Operators. The industrial equipment rental market is forecast to grow over the next five years to 2023. New York State is expected to outpace the rate of growth of the U.S. industry. A focus on customer retention can give operators an edge over the competition.
Rukab Brash Law Firm Achieves Significant Decision with Victory in Recent Adjacent Property Access Dispute
NEW YORK, N.Y., Feb. 21, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Rukab Brash PLLC, a boutique New York City real estate law firm, successfully saved a Bronx developer from paying an adjacent property owner a license fee of over $8,000 per month and over $100,000 in professional fee reimbursement. The firm also helped the Bronx developer obtain access to the adjacent property in order to install New York City Department of Buildings required protections.
NY Law Firm Levy Konigsberg LLP Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Rockefeller University Hospital Related to Decades of Alleged Sexual Abuse
NEW YORK, N.Y., Feb. 15, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- New York-based law firm Levy Konigsberg LLP has filed a class action lawsuit against Rockefeller University Hospital based on allegations related to the Hospital's handling of sexual abuse claims made against Dr. Reginald Archibald, a faculty member who served on the University's faculty between the 1940s and 1980s.
Advanced Mediation Solutions and Princeton Financial Group Announce Partnership for High Net Worth Divorces
HADDONFIELD, N.J., Jan. 29, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Advanced Mediation Solutions (AMS) and Princeton Financial Group are pleased to announce that they have teamed up to handle divorces for high net worth couples in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Continuing Its Growth, VLP Law Group Welcomes Partner Jim O’Hare to the Firm’s Corporate Practice Group
BOSTON, Mass. and PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 21, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- VLP Law Group LLP is pleased to announce that Jim O'Hare has joined the firm's Corporate Practice Group as a partner based in the Boston area. Mr. O'Hare brings over 30 years of experience as a trusted adviser to companies, investors, management teams and boards of directors.
Experienced Attorney Michael Rieman Joins Dungan and LeFevre
TROY, Ohio, Dec. 19, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dungan & LeFevre is pleased to announce that Michael Rieman has joined the firm's Troy office as a Director/Partner and member of the Board of Directors. A seasoned civil litigator, Mr. Rieman has significant experience across a wide array of legal fields. Throughout his career, Rieman has handled cases involving business law, real estate, criminal defense, personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice defense, and legal malpractice defense.
Robert Golan, PC Overturns Judge’s Ruling and Restores Benefits to Injured Worker
PLAINVIEW, N.Y., Nov. 28, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Robert Golan, PC, a worker's compensation lawyer serving the areas of Long Island, Nassau County, Queens and Suffolk County, recently settled a $250,000 case for a union carpenter who hurt his back at work in 2016. A misunderstanding over the definition of "work" caused the Judge to suspend the $800 per week monetary benefits to that worker and his family.
Advanced Mediation Solutions Sees Rise in Business and Workplace Mediations in N.J.
HADDONFIELD, N.J., Oct. 30, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Advanced Mediation Solutions (AMS) provides a wide range of mediation services. Some of their specialties include divorce and family mediation, high net-worth divorce mediation, business partnership mediation, and workplace mediation. Recently, they have seen a sharp rise in requests for business and workplace mediation services.
EPIC’s Casey Lillis to Present on Cyber Security and Data Privacy at GLAMM 2018 in Dallas
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 25, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Account Executive Casey Lillis will present at the Globalaw Annual Members Meeting (GLAMM) 2018 on Thurs., Oct. 25 at 11:30 a.m. at the Jackson Walker office in Dallas, Texas.
Levy Konigsberg Wins $43.1M Lung Cancer Verdict in Tobacco and Asbestos Exposure Case
BOSTON, Mass., Oct. 15, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On October 12, 2018, a jury in Boston awarded $43.1 million dollars in a historic lung cancer trial involving both tobacco and asbestos claims. The case began in June of 2015 when Levy Konigsberg LLP, and its co-counsel Shepard Law, filed the case on behalf of Louis E. Summerlin and his wife Joanna M. Summerlin, against R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company ("Reynolds"), Philip Morris USA, Inc. ("Philip Morris") and numerous companies who manufactured and sold asbestos-containing products with which Mr. Summerlin worked as a brake mechanic.
SafeChain to Integrate ALTA Registry into Its ‘SafeWire’ Real Estate Wire Fraud Prevention Platform
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 17, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SafeChain, the industry leader in wire fraud prevention software for land title, announced today that it will integrate the national ALTA Registry into its real estate wire fraud prevention platform SafeWire. Through the integration, mortgage lenders will be able to search the Registry and verify the identity of title insurance agents and settlement companies, providing an enhanced level of efficiency and security to the real estate transaction.
Ave Maria School of Law to Host Solo Practitioner CLE Workshop in Naples, Florida
NAPLES, Fla., Aug. 14, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On Friday, August 17 from 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Ave Maria Law will host an interactive workshop with an exciting line-up of local, talented speakers. Topics of discussion will include, "What I Wish I Knew When I Started," "Transitioning from Law Firm to Solo Practice," and presentations on eDiscovery, marketing, financial planning and legal research.
Florida Law Firm, Beighley, Myrick, Udell + Lynne, P.A., Finds Solid Niche in Drug and Alcohol Treatment Space
BOCA RATON, Fla., June 20, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- South Florida law firm - Beighley, Myrick, Udell + Lynne, P.A. (BMULaw) - a legal consultancy firm with a growing niche practice within the substance use disorder treatment provider space, recently served as lead counsel on behalf of national treatment provider, Banyan Treatment Center, in the acquisition of the well regarded Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches.
PitBullTax Software Expands its Power for CPAs, EAs and Tax Attorneys with New Version 4.0
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla., May 14, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PitBullTax Software, the leading IRS Tax Resolution Software for CPAs, EAs and Tax Attorneys, just released its new and more feature rich Version 4.0. For nine years PitBullTax Software has transformed the tax resolution business by making it more efficient and intuitive for tax professionals to solve their clients' IRS problems.
Florida Attorneys from Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh Attended The FJA’s Workhorse Seminar
ORLANDO, Fla., March 27, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Several Managing Partners from the personal injury law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh participated in the Florida Justice Association's Workhorse CLE Seminar and Networking Event.
EPIC’s Renee Crow to Present on ‘Litigation Impact Awareness’ at CLM Annual Conference in Houston TX
HOUSTON, Texas., March 13, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Vice President, Hospitality Practice Leader Renee Crow will present at the CLM Annual Conference on Thurs., March 15 at 10:10 a.m. at the Marriott Marquis in Houston, Texas.
Michigan HB 5456 Launches a Battle between Veteran Asbestos Cancer Victims and the Asbestos Industry
LANSING, Mich., Feb. 23, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Two weeks ago a bill HB 5456 titled Asbestos Claim Transparency, drafted by the National Chamber of Commerce and Asbestos companies was pushed into Michigan with promises of campaign donations, says Goldberg, Persky & White P.C. Today, Michigan's Commanders Group (Congressionally Chartered Veterans Organizations) filed their resolution in opposition to the bill.
Goldberg, Persky & White P.C., today issued statement and alert: Michigan Veterans File Opposition to Asbestos Bill
LANSING, Mich., Feb. 8, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Michigan's top Mesothelioma legal expert on behalf of hundreds of Michigan Veterans with asbestos disease, Goldberg, Persky & White P.C., today issued the following statement and alert in response to passage of HB 5456, the so-called "Asbestos Bankruptcy Transparency Act," out of the Michigan House of Representatives Republican controlled "Competitiveness" committee on a straight party line vote.
Florida Attorney Stephen M. Fernandez Becomes Member of The Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
SARASOTA, Fla., Dec. 6, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Civil trial and personal injury attorney Stephen Fernandez, of Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh, has been recognized as a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum by the National Trial Lawyers Top Trial Lawyers of America(R).
Florida Attorney Bernard Walsh Named Member of Elite Trial Lawyers Group for Fifth Year
BRADENTON, Fla., Dec. 1, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bernard Walsh of the Personal Injury Law Firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh has been recognized as a member of the The American Society of Legal Advocates for the 5th consecutive year. The American Society of Legal Advocates is an elite group of trial attorneys comprised from the most experienced and successful lawyers around the nation.
NY Christian Radio Station, The Bridge 95.1 FM, Takes On Illegal Radio Pirates, and Wins
OLD BRIDGE, N.J., Nov. 28, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- When The Bridge Christian Radio Network, based in Old Bridge, N.J., gained authorization to expand its Christian Bible teaching broadcasts into New York City in November 2013, no one could have anticipated the battle that would ensue before the station could actually begin broadcasting on its own frequency, 95.1 FM in the heart of Manhattan.
Florida Attorney Brian O. Sutter Receives Client Champion Award from Martindale-Hubbell
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla., Nov. 10, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Brian O. Sutter of Southwest Florida-based All Injuries Law Firm, has been named a 2017 Silver "Client Champion." Attorneys who have been recognized as a Client Champion, are chosen for maintaining the highest degree of client satisfaction.
Florida Attorneys Bernard Walsh & David Goldman Supported The 2017 Sarasota Pride Festival
SARASOTA, Fla., Nov. 6, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Bernard Walsh, Attorney David Goldman, and members of the civil trial law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh have sponsored and attended Sarasota Pride Fest.
Florida Attorneys David Goldman, Bernard Walsh & Stephan Fernandez Attend FJA’s Masters Of Justice Conference
SARASOTA, Fla., Nov. 1, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The October Florida Justice Association's Masters Of Justice conference was attended by several partners from the personal injury law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh. Held at the Ritz Carlton in downtown Sarasota the conference featured dozens of seminars on a wide variety of civil trial law topics.
Newly Launched Thread.Legal is the Missing piece of Microsoft Office 365 for Lawyers
DUBLIN, Ireland and CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 1, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- If you are a law firm using Microsoft Office 365 and need something extra to complete your document and case management, then Thread is for you. Built in Microsoft Office 365, it gives you a practice management solution with software you already know. Thread is the latest case management software from eXpd8 Ltd, harnessing 30 years' legal IT industry experience and specifically designed for lawyers and paralegals.
Florida Attorney Bernard Walsh Warns that Corporate Push for Arbitration Threatens Our Constitutional Right to a Jury of Our Peers
BRADENTON, Fla., Oct. 20, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Personal injury lawyer Bernard Walsh warns efforts by large corporations to resolve disputes in arbitration rather than trial by jury threaten constitutional rights. Corporations seeking to reduce their financial risk and increase long-term profits have been turning to arbitration clauses more and more.
US State’s Reaction to National Opioid Crisis Draws Comment from Bradenton Injury Lawyer Bernard Walsh
BRADENTON, Fla., Oct. 13, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Aggressive legal action by states to curb national opioid addiction crisis draws comments from southwest Florida civil trial lawyer Bernard Walsh. In response to growing political pressure to stop the opioid addiction crisis, many State and municipal governments are filing lawsuits against a range of drug manufacturers.
Sarasota Florida Injury Lawyer David Shapiro Named ‘Top 10 Plaintiff’s Attorney’ by Attorney & Practice
SARASOTA, Fla., Sept. 18, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ATTORNEY AND PRACTICE Magazine has awarded David Shapiro Esq., with a Top 10 Plaintiff's Attorney Designation. David Shapiro Esq., founding partner of the Sarasota based personal injury law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh, has been awarded a Top 10 Plaintiff's Attorney Designation by the popular legal industry and legal news website Attorney and Practice Magazine.
eXpd8 Launches THREAD, new Legal Case Management Software, on Sept. 18 in Microsoft’s Charlotte NC Campus
DUBLIN, Ireland and CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 12, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Brett Wolfe, Microsoft to unveil eXpd8's latest legal case management software. eXpd8, the Irish market leader in case management software, today announced its official launch of Thread in North America. Thread is a brand-new cloud-based legal case management software, built in collaboration with Microsoft which enables legal practices to free up valuable time, be more productive, increase profitability and truly digitally transform their firms.
Florida Attorney David Goldman Honored as Community Leader at Sarasota Men’s Conference
SARASOTA, Fla., Aug. 24, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney David L. Goldman from the Sarasota Personal Injury Law Firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh was honored by Sarasota community organizations, West Coast Center For Human Development and the Coalition For A Better Family.
Growing Trend of Zip-Line Injuries Addressed In Legal Article by Christina Walsh, JD and Bernard F. Walsh, Esq.
BRADENTON, Fla., Aug. 10, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- An article co-written by Attorney Bernard F. Walsh Esq., and Christina Walsh JD, has been published in the summer edition of The Trial Lawyer. Entitled, 'Zip-Line & Pre-Injury Releases,' the article brings attention to the troubling rise of serious and fatal accidents arising from zip-lining at private businesses.
EPIC Insurance adds Denise Walsh as Assistant General Counsel in New York
NEW YORK and SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 2, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Denise Walsh has joined the firm as Vice President and Assistant General Counsel.
Florida Attorney Bernard Walsh Honors The Legacy Of America’s Most Famous Trial Lawyer
BOSTON, Mass., July 27, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Bernard F. Walsh from the Bradenton Florida office of Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh, joined with fellow trial lawyers from around the United States in honoring the legacy of America's most famous trial lawyer, Melvin M. Belli.
Trial Attorney Bernard Walsh Joins Ranks of Lawyers Immortalized By Irish Portrait Artist Trevor Goring
BRADENTON, Fla., June 26, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The likeness of Bernard F. Walsh has been added to the Trial Lawyers National Portrait Gallery, a collection of paintings from world-renowned portrait artist Trevor Goring. Trial lawyers are committed to insuring that all people see justice in our nation's courtrooms.
Florida Personal Injury Attorney David L. Goldman Master of Ceremonies at 2017 ‘Men of Purpose’ Event
SARASOTA, Fla., June 16, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney David L. Goldman of the personal injury law firm, Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh, was master of ceremonies for an event honoring the work of local volunteers who have engaged with the local community.
Sarasota Attorney M David Shapiro Named A Best Lawyer 5th Consecutive Year
SARASOTA, Fla., June 9, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For a fifth year in a row, personal injury and civil trial attorney M. David Shapiro, of Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh has been accepted as a member of Best Lawyers. Highly regarded within the legal industry, Best Lawyers has been cited as one of the most respected peer review publication in the legal profession.
